Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made regional headlines after adding several additional Caribbean countries to their list of countries to avoid traveling to amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As of today, the British Virgin Islands is still on the list of countries that are considered to be at the highest … Continued
Reports are being made that Prince William and Kate Middleton are planning a visit to the Caribbean this spring on a tour reportedly focused ‘ on ecological issues’ that will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year. Sources are alleging that the primary stop on this tour will be the nation of Belize where—like the … Continued
The present work permit issue being faced by the Department of Labour and Workforce Development is being labeled as unacceptable and needs to be fixed urgently. This was the sentiment shared by local talk show host Claude ‘Skelton’ Cline during a recent airing of his Honestly Speaking radio programme. Cline called on the government to … Continued
Social Security Board (SSB) customers will now have the option of making online payments through the SSB’s new secure digital portal which was launched on Tuesday February 1. This was confirmed in a media release from the SSB which said the new online payment portal is called ‘SSB Pay’. According to the Board, the introduction … Continued
The newly renovated Flax Administration Building on Virgin Gorda has officially been commissioned on the sister island of Virgin Gorda with an official ceremony and ribbon cutting. The event was attended by legislators, senior government officials, and residents from across the territory. In his remarks Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon. Andrew A Fahie said, … Continued
In an official statement the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has notified the public that effective immediately the Authority will no longer be publishing international ferry schedules. It has been customary for the Authority to issue international ferry schedules to the general public. The statement added, “The BVIPA will only be making announcements on … Continued
The BVI community was brought to a state of shock and disbelief after the website of a popular online news site was caught flooded with graphical pornographic material, displaying men being intimate with each other. The incident was brought to the attention of many residents across the territory just after 11am this morning, after captured … Continued
Since the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Administration took office in 2019 approximately 34 homes have been built for socially displaced residents who were affected by the hurricanes of 2017. This was revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie during his annual First District Report which was held in Capoon’s Bay on the night of Saturday January 29. … Continued
According to a Government Press Release, Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Management Committee for the Paraquita Bay agricultural lands, which are the largest single area of Crown lands used for agriculture in the Territory. Minister for Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, said that the committee will support the farming … Continued
The BVI has recorded two new COVID-related deaths despite the large number of recoveries, which has reduced the active positive cases in the territory down to below 200 cases. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health in an epidemiological report dated Monday January 31, 2022. According to the report, the total COVID related deaths … Continued
